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One of the things to keep in mind is that if you choose, you can shift your impression to that of a battlefield artist/correspondent. Maybe check out the boys from the Bohemian Brigade, as that is what they do primarily.

-Rob Weaver is my guru:
-"...one of the characteristics of a good reenactor is the willingness to not be bulletproof."
-"Be more concerned with your own impression than with anyone else's."
-"Be a joyful and competent warrior and other reenactors will want to be around you."

One of the things to keep in mind is that if you choose, you can shift your impression to that of a battlefield artist/correspondent. Maybe check out the boys from the Bohemian Brigade, as that is what they do primarily.

Good stuff!

A most excellent reply - one that hope someone was going to post sooner rather than later. This is just the kind of skillset that would make for an excellent period impression should you choose to do so. And the Bohemian Brigade is just the place for it.

"But our opportunity to learn and grow, to communicate the richness of the lives that have gone before us, that does not change. We do not outgrow it. It does not tatter and fall apart in our hands..." -Mrs. Terre Lawson, 2010

Thanks Private Glover and Ross for the excellent idea. That is a very interesting approach and I may be able to develop the skills to provide that style of art. I purchased a book of Winslow Homer's sketches and I was pleased to find that it included his Civil War sketches, all needless to say from live subjects in camps and at the battle field.

Hey Bob,
Love the art work. I have beenn doing civil war themed pottery and hope to add sketches and even photo transfer to them. Right now I am attaching items as design. Any potter in the era could have done the same work the items were around for inspiration. Check them out. http://s1257.beta.photobucket.com/?postlogin=true.you can sketch for me anytime. I will have work in gettysburg over the 15oth. Any feedback is great.
John
26th PVI

Hey Bob,
Love the art work. I have beenn doing civil war themed pottery and hope to add sketches and even photo transfer to them. Right now I am attaching items as design. Any potter in the era could have done the same work the items were around for inspiration. Check them out. http://s1257.beta.photobucket.com/?postlogin=true.you can sketch for me anytime. I will have work in gettysburg over the 15oth. Any feedback is great.
John
26th PVI

Hi John,
Sorry for the late reply - I've been busy on other sites. Yes I am always interested in projects that involve my sketches. I will look into your stuff and pass on my feedback.
Bob

This isn't bad.It almost looks like stuff you would see in a children's book.I like it.

Thanks - I have actually worked with a friend on a children's book a few months ago but we ended our partnership over artistic differences

The following link shows some of my current stuff. I've been at this over a year with about 400 sketches and paintings under my belt. I expect to be at this a few more years with the hope that my work shows improvement. But if that does not happen I will still have a great hobby that costs a fraction compared to golf.